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Martin Luther’s writings have been compared to a half-century of renowned scholars, reformers and religious leaders. But it’s likely that until now no one has ever compared the author of…
Martin Luther’s writings have been compared to a half-century of renowned scholars, reformers and religious leaders. But it’s likely that until now no one has ever compared the author of…
I walked into my Mexican home and collapsed on the couch. Through tears, I exclaimed to my host dad, “I wish I had never come to Mexico. This was a…
I often hear churchgoing baby boomers like me say, “We don’t have any children in our church.” The implications are sad and clear: Our congregation won’t continue long beyond us….
Editor’s note: Ronald and Abby Johnson are members of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Springfield, Va., and have been writing a weekly blog on the life of Martin Luther called…
Amid the trend of online monthly box subscription services, Amanda Monroe thought there should be one to help spark faith conversations between family members. The 29-year-old director of children’s and…
In her sermon during closing worship of the Women of the ELCA Triennial Gathering, Angela Khabeb, pastor of Ascension Lutheran Church in Waukesha, Wis., alerted those assembled: “News flash. Christianity is…
“Our Lutheran Life” invites and encourages ELCA members to tell contemporary stories inspired by the Reformation about how the power of God’s grace plays out in the complexities of daily…
Editor’s note: This article is the second in a four-part series exploring the relevance of Martin Luther’s catechism for our lives today. “What is the benefit of such eating and…
One of the key moments of the Reformation was Martin Luther’s translation of the Bible. In doing so he made it accessible, and people were able to experience the word…
Alexia Salvatierra, a Lutheran pastor and national leader in the areas of immigration and poverty, addressed the Women of the ELCA Triennial Gathering. More than 3,000 women attended the Tenth Triennial Gathering July…
In two Bible study keynote sessions during the Women of the ELCA Gathering, author Kelly Fryer explored the Gathering theme, “All Anew.” Fryer has written more than a dozen books…
Voting members of the Tenth Triennial Convention of Women of the ELCA elected new leaders and passed a number of resolutions. https://www.womenoftheelca.org/blog/news/voting-members-elect-leaders-conduct-business
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